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Smoky Hills Public Television produced a documentary titled, “Stories from The Dust Bowl.” Through the use of old photographs, music, film and interviews with those who lived through this time period, Smoky Hills Public Television presents a special program that tells the story of this critical time in history. It is important to capture the recollections and stories from the past to learn of the hardships of those who survived and continued to...

'As the premiere Kansas arts organization that directly engages with the land, we collaborate with musicians, artists, historians, scientists, and community members to provide transcendent experiences that open our minds to both the traditions of today and the future of the Flint Hills of tomorrow. The bedrock of our work is found here in our annual Field Journal. In this issue we explore the theme of Stone. The flinty stone underneath the hills...

The author recalls her childhood memories of growing up along Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas., near Waldo. She also discusses her mother's and father's families.

The author relates his life and views about life in the midwest, on the west coast, and and in the northwest United States. In addition to relating his experiences about growing up on a farm near Lucas, Kansas, with the Navy during the Korean War, and his life as a principal and teacher in Idaho, Klein also shares some of his philosophies about life and politics.